Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:41:17 -0400 | From | Rob Dale <> | Subject | Re: Motherboard design specifically for Linux |
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Please look at the Freedom CPU Project. http://f-cpu.tux.org
-- Robert Dale
Kenny's Dad: We've got a Coleco Vision plugged into the black & white TV. Kyle: Oh my God, this is like a third world country!
(South Park)
Terry L Ridder wrote: > > Hello; > > I am interested in hearing what features people would > want to have on a motherboard/mainboard designed from the > ground up specifically for Linux. > > In talks with local Linux users in have already received the > following suggestions/requests > > 1. OpenFirm Ware. > 2. Geek port similar to the BeBox. > 3. Common Hardware Reference Platform Compliant (CHRP) > > Hopefully this week I will have a Web Page up > describing the effort of designing hardware all of which > will be released under a hardware equivalent of the GNU GPL. > > The goal of the effort is to have a motherboard/design > which anyone can build/manufacturer and design changes are > feedback into future designs. > > Once the motherboard/mainboard is underway additional > designs are planned. > > 1. Network Cards. > 2. SCSI Cards. > 3. Sound Cards. > > I would also like to hear suggestions concerning what types > of cards should be designed.
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